Local teen chosen as state finalist

Courtesy photo Gayheart will compete in the state pageant in July in Columbus.

Rachel Gayheart, of Mount Gilead, has been chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss Ohio Pageant that will be held July 17-18 at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus.

Gayheart will have the chance to be crowned Junior Teen Miss Ohio and represent the state for the rest of the year. She enjoys playing guitar, singing, dancing, acting and spending time with her family and friends. Gayheart is sponsored by Pizza Pirates Cove, Hoffman Meats, All Occasions Florist, Morrow Lanes, Legend Records, Macey Ko Tax and Ron Harper Realty. Rachel is the daughter of Lisa Gayheart.

Courtesy photo Gayheart will compete in the state pageant in July in Columbus.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2016/03/web1_personpagent.jpgCourtesy photo Gayheart will compete in the state pageant in July in Columbus.